What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis

Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.

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When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes

The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.

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Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself

The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.

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Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks

Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water

A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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Beekeepers to the rescue after 5 million bees fall off truck in Canada

One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees.

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North Korea says it simulated nuclear strike on South

South Korea reports missiles landing in the sea after the North says it launched two.

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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon

Army officers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the election won by President Bongo.

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Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks

The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.

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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.

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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.

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Three hanged for Iraq bombing that killed more than 300 people

The 2016 attack on a shopping centre in Baghdad was the worst since the US-led invasion in 2003.

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Should we worry about recent US spike in Covid cases?

Anthony Fauci tells the BBC's Katty Kay that 96% of the US population has degree of immunity.

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Helicopter crash: US marines killed in Australia identified

The three marines died and 20 others were injured when the helicopter came down on a remote island.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home.

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Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai

The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.

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Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel

Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.

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Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%

The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year.

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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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Auctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coins

Richard Beale has pleaded guilty over the sales of the $4m Eid Mar and parts of the "Gaza Hoard".

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar.

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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

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Trump surrenders at Georgia jail... in 74 seconds

The former US president turned himself in at the notorious Fulton County Jail.

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Greece wildfires: Minister calls out 'arsonist scum' as 79 arrests made

The comments come as police make 79 arrests over arson, with wildfires ravaging the country.

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Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia

A booking photo shows the former president stony-faced after he was booked at an Atlanta jailhouse.

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Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire.

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner challenged Putin and now its leader is dead

If Yevgeny Prigozhin's death is revenge, it sends a clear message to Russians, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.

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Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases

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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed.

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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.

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Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia may be different

When he turns himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process won't be the same as his last three arrests.

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How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque.

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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line

The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall.

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Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight

Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.

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Former Thai prime minister ends 15 years of exile

Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most controversial figures, is home after 15 years in exile.

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Katty Kay: Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now

It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election.

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ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India

The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the side at the Asia and World Cups.

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'We will rebuild the way people of Maui want to'

US President Joe Biden visits Lahaina nearly two weeks after the Hawaiian town was ravaged by fire

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What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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Ecuador divided after bloody election campaign

The search for peace will now be at the heart of campaigning in October's presidential run-off.

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China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending.

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Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.

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Zimbabwe election: Chicken and chips put a taste for democracy to the test

Finger-licking crowds have not distracted from concerns about the fairness of this week's elections.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.

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Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings

Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages.

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WeWork: What went wrong for the much-hyped firm?

The office space-sharing company has raised "substantial doubt" about its future.

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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.

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Canadian fire evacuees turned away from full flights

Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.

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Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film.

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Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls

A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday's election.

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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.

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Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights."

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Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston not guilty of concealing father's abuse

Brian Houston was accused by Australian prosecutors of covering up abuse to protect reputations.

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World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow

The teenager. The prospect. The bolter. The late substitute. At Moscow 2013, an unfunded, unlikely quartet ended a 29-year wait for a British female sprint medal at a major championships.

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Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university.

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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.

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How Argentina learned to love the US dollar

Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.

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Trump's court time in Fulton County will be quick. Others die waiting

The criminal justice system for most defendants in Fulton County is notoriously slow and dangerous.

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Why Ethiopia's Amhara militiamen are battling the army

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is at the centre of a new conflict after falling out with powerful allies.

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Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.

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Trump's court and campaign schedule is looking chaotic

Seeking the White House while facing multiple civil and criminal trials will keep Donald Trump very busy in 2024.

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Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires

Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north.

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Weak currency boosts Japanese economy

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.

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Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him

Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name.

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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.

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Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing

William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.

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Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis.

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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.

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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).

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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.

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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?

The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.

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Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president

Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president?

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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.

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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Harry Kane's move to Germany... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)

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Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.

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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.

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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.

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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.

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On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday

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Argentina cracks down on football fans who tear up money to taunt locals

The practice has become a common way for foreign fans to taunt locals about the low value of the peso.

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Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole.

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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.

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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Storm Hans: Floodwaters in Norway send mobile home crashing into bridge

Several caravans are seen floating down the Hemsila river in Norway before being crushed.

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Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand

The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.

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Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants allege sexual abuse

Police are investigating the women's claim that they were subjected to "body checks" during the contest.

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Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?

Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal.

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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.

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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.

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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia

Home to some of the world's poorest people, Asia has seen devastating heatwaves this year.

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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.

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Cambodia: PM's son Hun Manet appointed next ruler in royal formality

In a formality, the Western-educated Hun Manet is appointed PM as per his father's long term plans.

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Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria

Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say.

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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.

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Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.

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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.

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BBC Africa Eye: Elderly caned at Kenya's PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Aged

BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence of mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents.

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Ahead of Ohio abortion vote, Republicans try to change the rules

Ohio looked ready to pass an abortion rights amendment. Then Republicans planned another vote.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Jordan's free speech boundaries tested with satire

An Arabic magazine banned by Jordan for poking fun at a royal wedding hits back with ridicule.

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Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy

There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children.

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Is this the end of the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games is in crisis - seeking hosts for the 2026 and 2030 editions after Victoria and Alberta's withdrawals. So what happens next?

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Watch: Chaos breaks out at NYC giveaway event

The crowd of about 2,000 turned rowdy at a gathering for a PlayStation offer by a celebrity YouTuber.

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Africa's week in pictures: 28 July - 3 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems

Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires.

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Trump's day in court... in 60 seconds

The former US president was arraigned in Washington on charges tied to his role in the Capitol riot.

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James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life

The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail.

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Australian museum to return stolen Cambodian artefacts

The bronze sculptures will be given back to Cambodia amid a global push return looted goods.

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Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars

Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.

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This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks

After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime.

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Heartstopper: 'How the series helped me open up about my sexuality in later life'

The Netflix show may be aimed at teens but it has a special appeal for some older fans.

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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads.

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Best friends killed in crash on way to school dance

Kiea McCann, 17, and her friend Dlava Mohamed, 16, died on Monday near the Irish town of Clones.

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El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs

Thousands of soldiers and police surround an area bigger than New York City in their war on gangs.

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Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.

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'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers

Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks.

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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back.

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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night.

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